Bergamot essential oil

Bergamot Essential Oil Citrus bergamia

Origin and Extraction:

Country of Origin: Ivory Coast

Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia

Plant Part: Rind

Extraction Method: Expression: squeezing the oil from the peel of the fruit

Aroma:
Citrusy, fruity with a gentle sweetness. Uplifting and balancing, bergamot is one of the most versatile citrus oils available.

The Plant:
Bergamot is a small citrus tree believed to be a natural hybrid of lemon and bitter orange, widely cultivated in the Calabria region of southern Italy and the Ivory Coast. The fruit resembles a small orange but is yellow-green in colour. It is perhaps best known as the distinctive flavouring in Earl Grey tea. Bergamot essential oil was historically used in French hospitals to ward off airborne bacteria and infections.

Commonly selected by animals:

With moody or unpredictable behaviour

Exhibiting signs of frustration or irritability

With skin problems or irritations

With growths, sarcoids or tumours

With melanin imbalances in the skin

Displaying signs of depression

With kennel cough or viral or urinary infections

It may offer:

Uplifting and balancing effects on the mind and body

Support for the immune system

Promotion of healthy skin

Calming properties for soothing the nerves

Cautions:
Do not offer if the animal is on medication. Due to its photoreactive properties, avoid applying topically to animals exposed to direct sunlight as it can lead to sunburn or pigmentation changes.